I went on the Peace March in San Francisco last week. I could not help but think it was a wasted gesture. I heard an organizer of the march say on KQED (San Francisco's Public Radio station) that the " . . . White House was reeling . . . " . That was the most inane, stupid and illogical remark I have heard in a long time. She obviously has not spent any time in the Federal Government or the White House. Bush could care less and no one was 'reeling' from a few yahoos marching for peace.

Want to make a difference? Give up one of your cars. Don't consume so much stuff. Volunteer a few hours a week to those who need help. Go on working vacations to developing nations. Don't be a pig when you eat. Develop a conscience for your sake and others. Commute on a bicycle.

In short (and as we all know), talk is cheap. I sure as hell need to do more. I knew of my brothers neighbor who drive very expensive gas guzzler cars and they march down to the peace demonstration. So get on those moral high horses people but don't change your life - it is just too inconvenient.